tự ý means "arbitrarily" (adverb). arbitrarily; without permission.
How is tự ý pronounced?
tự ý has 2 syllables: tự: nặng (low, short, glottalized) · ý: sắc (high rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is tự ý in Vietnamese?
tự ý is among the 5,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is tự ý used in a sentence?
For example: Anh ấy tự ý nghỉ việc. (He left his job without permission.); Đừng tự ý thay đổi kế hoạch. (Don't change the plan arbitrarily.).
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